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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.16, 255.54 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.16, 255.54 and 180.12 is: 248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.16 : 255.54 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.16/255.54 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.16x = 255.54 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.16x = 46,027.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,027.86/185.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.58

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